Year 3 · Science · Living Things · Free Printable

Living and Non-Living Things

Help Year 3 students sort and classify things as living, once living or non-living, and give reasons for each group.

AC9S3U01ScienceLiving ThingsAnswer Key Included

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Learning Intention

Students will sort and classify objects as living, once living or non-living and explain their reasons.

Australian Curriculum

AC9S3U01

Compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals.

Teacher Notes

Start with real objects or pictures. Discuss the features of living things (grow, move, need food/water, reproduce) before classifying.

Skills Practised

  • Classifying living and non-living
  • Giving scientific reasons
  • Observing characteristics
  • Science vocabulary